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So much of our lives today are consumed by our jobs. Even when we leave the office, we can still carry the stress of our workday home with us. And over time, this anxiety and stress can start severely impacting our mental and physical well-being, both in our personal lives and at the office. This […]
Although our culture has made great strides in recent years in understanding those who struggle with behavioral health conditions, these individuals often face huge challenges in the workplace. Imagine an employee who is suffering in silence with a condition such as depression, anxiety, post-traumatic stress disorder, or substance use issues and is struggling with feelings […]
Based on an investigation conducted by the Employee Benefits Security Administration (EBSA), the U.S. Secretary of Labor filed a civil complaint against Ditch Witch Equipment of Tennessee Inc., an underground utility construction equipment company, and Aubrey Needham, trustee of the company’s profit-sharing plan on April 29, 2014. According to a Department of Labor (DOL) press […]
Claribel Lizardo-Gonzalez, Director of People and Culture at Hack.Diversity, is a true testament to the power of lived experience. Growing up in the vibrant melting pot of Queens, New York, she witnessed firsthand the disparities that exist within the workplace. As a Latina with immigrant parents, Lizardo-Gonzalez navigated a world where representation often felt lacking, […]
By Rajeev Behera Job hopping is no longer a blotch on an employee’s record—in fact, it can help a worker advance more quickly. However, what may be good for a job-hopping employee is not good for an organization. With advice to help employers, we present an article by Rajeev Behera, CEO of performance management startup […]
In today’s high-speed, always-on work environment, the line between work and rest is increasingly blurred. A recent The Sleep Doctor survey, led by Dr. Michael Breus, sheds light on an interesting trend: A significant number of employees are napping during work hours. According to the survey, one in three workers nap on the job every […]
Hiring is both an exciting and a laborious process. It can be great to add some fresh blood to your lineup of employees who can bring a welcome burst of fresh air and hope in the new employee’s potential. Whether you’re replacing an employee who left or creating a new position, finding just the right […]
We live in a world where everything moves fast and is interconnected. There was a time when 20 miles may have represented an entire day’s journey. Now we can travel that distance in less than 20 minutes. And information moves even faster. We learn about things that are occurring halfway around the world almost as […]
The 6th Circuit Court of Appeals— which covers Kentucky, Michigan, Ohio, and Tennessee— recently reaffirmed that failure to train an employee can be an actionable form of discrimination. Facts Charles Reed, an African American, began working as a technician at Procter & Gamble’s Tennessee plant in 1996. He was promoted to a technician 2 position […]
In yesterday’s Advisor, consultant Shira Harrington showed how the career ladder has been replaced by the career StairMaster®. Today, her take on “Passiontivity” plus an introduction to the leadership library for managers and supervisors. Assessment Tool for Career Motivation Harrington offers the chart below as a way of assessing career motivation. You’d like […]